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Philips Symposium Addresses Connections Between Oral and Systemic Health

Philips Oral Healthcare’s Scientific Symposium, held June 18-19 in Amsterdam, examined the mounting scientific...

Celebrate Gum Disease Awareness Month This February

February marks the sixth annual Gum Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to educating the public...

Topiramate Dosages Increase Risk of Cleft Lip and Palate

Taking a higher dose of topiramate during the first three months of pregnancy may...

Fever in Early Pregnancy Causes Facial Birth Defects

For decades, researchers have known that fevers in the first trimester of pregnancy increase...

Pregnant Women Face Three Times the Risk of Gingivitis

Pregnant women need to mind their oral health too, as the occurrence and severity...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Pregnancy Complications

Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appear to be at greater risk of serious...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Preterm Labor

Researchers at the University of Hawai’i (UH) at Mānoa will examine tissue samples from...

Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy

Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45...

Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions

American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the...

Research to Explore the Microbiome’s Influence on Oral Disease

The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are only beginning...